How long is the flight from New York to California?

A quick flight from New York to California can take about 5h 39m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £243. The distance from New York to California is about 2241 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to California one-way?

£70 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and American Airlines, with prices starting from £80 and £107, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New York to California?

The most popular route from New York to California is Newark - San Francisco. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or Newark - Los Angeles Los Angeles.

What are the cheapest flights from New York to California?

While on average a flight from New York to California is generally £331, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £144. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £244 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from New York to California?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to California consider choosing Japan Airlines (82%), GOL (82%) or China Southern (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to California?

Before booking your flight from New York to California check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from New York to California that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New York to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New York to California?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to California.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to California?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £246). Flying from New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of £387). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CA?

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to California

The most flights from NYC to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (215 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York to California flights typically cost between £252 and £392 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £269 on JetBlue (24 Oct–26 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to California?

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to California?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,950 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,950 reviews

Alaska Airlines

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12,950 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta

7.8

Good

8,591 reviews

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7.9

Good

12,950 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,034 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

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12,950 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,087 reviews

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7.9

Good

12,950 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,595 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

James Cezar,Jan 2023

JFK - SFO

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

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How long is the flight from New York to California?
A quick flight from New York to California can take about 5h 39m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £243. The distance from New York to California is about 2241 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to California one-way?
£70 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and American Airlines, with prices starting from £80 and £107, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New York to California?
The most popular route from New York to California is Newark - San Francisco. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco or Newark - Los Angeles Los Angeles.
What are the most reliable airlines from New York to California?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to California consider choosing Japan Airlines (82%), GOL (82%) or China Southern (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from New York to California?
While on average a flight from New York to California is generally £331, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £144. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £244 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from New York to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New York to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New York to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £246). Flying from New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of £387). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetBlue	Cheapest£62	Average£341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£104	Average£350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest£165	Average£543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest£170	Average£388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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Find hourly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 September 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to California

The most flights from NYC to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (215 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

New York to California flights typically cost between £252 and £392 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £269 on JetBlue (24 Oct–26 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to California?

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to California. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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New York to California flights typically cost between £252 and £392 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £269 on JetBlue (24 Oct–26 Oct).